Patterson Cemetery District
Obits listing
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Abreu John S 590205 p1
Services Held For John S. Abreu; Rosary was recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Evans Chapel for John Silveria Abreu, 67,
who died at Del Puerto Hospital Thursday night after an extended illness. Mass was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church and interment was at St. Mary s Cemetery. Abreu was a native of Fetura, Fayal, Azore Islands. A
retired dairyman, Abreu had been a resident of Stanislaus County since 1924. He was a member of UPEC No. 130,
Patterson, and a social member of UPPEC No. 82, Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Rose Amelia Abreu of
Loquat Ave., a brother, Manuel Silveria Abreu of St. Helena, Calif., and three brothers and three sisters in the Azores.
Anderson Laura M 591217 p3
Former Resident Passes Away at Modesto; Crows Landing. Oct 18- Mrs. Laura Marie Anderson, 81, passed away in a
Modesto hospital on Tuesday, December 8, following a lengthy illness. She had lived on the Anderson ranch south of
Crows Landing for many years before moving with her daughter Alfhild to Modesto several years ago. She was a native
of Norway but had lived on the West Side and Modesto for the past 48 years. She was a member of the Emanuel
Lutheran Church. Besides her daughter she leaves a brother, Herman Dohlen, in Norway. Services were held last
Wednesday in the Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert E. Segerhammar officiating. Interment was in the
family plot in Modesto Citizens Cemetery.
Andrate Manuel P 591224 p1
Final Rites For Manuel Andrade; Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at Evans Chapel for Manuel P.
Andrade, 70, of Ceres, who passed away Sunday night in a Modesto hospital following a lengthy illness. The Rev.
Donald Weston of St. John s Chapel of the Valley in Modesto officiated. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery.
Andrade was a native of the Azore Islands and had lived in Stanislaus County since 1925. He was a dairy rancher in the
Patterson area for many years. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Esther Aldis of San Francisco; two brothers, John
Medeiros and Frank Andrews of Ceres; and four grandchildren.
Ballandran Arturo 590806 p1
Two Die When Freight Hits Car; Two Mexican citizens visiting relatives near Crows Landing were killed Monday night
when their station wagon got in the way of a Southern Pacific freight train about two and a half miles north of Crows
Landing. The victims were Jesus Rodriquez, 19, the driver, and Arturo Ballandran, 22. The car was near the Crinklaw
ranch where Hernandez brother-in-1aw and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hernandez, live. The car was dragged about 300
feet. The two failed to see the train or hear the whistle. The bodies are at Davis-Hansen Chapel in Newman.
Beite Hilda E 590326 p8
Final Rites for Mrs Knute Beite; Hilda Eva Beite was born of parents, Peter and Margaret nee Johnson Olander at
Hallock, Minnesota on October 13, 1886. She attained the age of 72 years, 5 months and 7 days. Her death came quite
suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday morning at nine o clock, at the Del Puerto Hospital in Patterson, Mrs. Beite had
been failing in health for about two years. When Hilda was but three years old the family moved to Vasa, Minnesota
where she lived until she reached adulthood. She attended the grade school and two years at the Red Wing Seminary in
Red Wing, Minnesota. For six years she and her sister, Clara operated a rooming and boarding house in Duluth,
Minnesota in the year 1914, she and her sister Clara moved to Opheim, Montana. Hilda Olander was united in marriage
to Knute Beite on April 12, 1926 at Bemidji, Minnesota. No children were born to this union. They resided on a farm
near Opheim, Montana until 1948 when they came to Patterson, California. Here they purchased a ranch on Orange
Avenue where they have since resided. Mrs. Beite s father died in 1926 and her mother died in 1891. She has the
following brothers and sisters living: Martin and Theodore Olander of Flaxville, Montana, and Clara, Mrs. Clark Shelden
of Opheim, Montana. Johnny, age 10, and Clarence, age 50, have preceded her in death. The following are the half
sisters: Myrtle, Mrs. Ernest Stahl, Redwing, Minnesota; Margaret, Mrs Art Richter, Bell Creek, Minnesota; Nell, Mrs.
Marvin Sallstrom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Pauline, Mrs. Eugene Gavis of Guam. The following passed away at the
ages given, Johnny 7, Daniel 48 and Ethel 52. Mrs Beite was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a life
long member of the Lutheran church. She was also a member of the W.M.F. of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church here in
Patterson. She held membership in the Royal Neighbor Lodge. Clara Shelden, a sister, has been here since September
assisting at the Beite home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at two o clock from Our Saviour s Lutheran
Church. Interment was made in the Del Puerto Cemetery. Pastor Walter Holtan, in charge. Pastor E. B. Kluver brought
a greeting in church, and special music. Pall bearers were Fred Hanson, Julius Hatlen, Elling Vike, A E. Johnson, George
Knutson and Alfred Stehli.
Blinn Samuel O 590226 p1
Funeral Services For Samuel Blinn; Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel for Samuel 0. Blinn,
77, who died early Thursday morning at his home at 108 South Sixth Street, following an extended illness. A native of
Illinois, he had lived here 22 years. Rev. E. 0. SoIlic, pastor of the Mission Covenant Church, officiated at services.
Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Harriet Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Halcomb of
Folsom, Calif., and Mrs. Keith Carlson of Patterson; arid a sister, Sara Lindsley of Kansas.
Borges Mary 590806 p1
Services Are Held For Mrs. Borges; Rosary was recited at 8 p.m Friday night at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Mary Borges, 79,
who passed away last week Wednesday in a Modesto hospital after a lengthy illness. Requiem mass was celebrated at 10
a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church and interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery. She was a native of the
Azores and a longtime resident of this community. Preceding her in death was her husband, Joe, in 1944. She was a
member of Council 82, UPPEC. Surviving are five sons, William and Leslie of Banta, Johnnie of Los Angeles, Tony of
Gustine, Joseph of Turlock; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Silva of Gustine and Mrs. Gladys Stirncamp of Kansas City; 24
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Bowers Jessie 590507 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Jessie Bowers; Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday for Mrs. Jessie Bowers, 46, who died
early last Thursday morning at her Weber Avenue home. Rev. Albert Foster officiated at services and interment was at
Del Puerto Cemetery. She was a native of Nebraska and had lived here since 1913. Surviving are her husband, Dewey of
Patterson; five daughters, Mrs. Lois Farinha, Mrs. Barbara Thorkelson, Jane and Sharon of Patterson, and Mrs. Marjorie
Johnson of Merced; a son, Stanley of Patterson; three sisters, Frances Daily, Mrs. May McGill and Mrs. SteIla Anderson
of Patterson; and two brothers, Lewis Daily and Ray Daily of Patterson.
Brown Allen J 590507 p1
Graveside Service Today for Infant; Graveside services were conducted Monday afternoon for Allen James Brown, day
old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Patterson. The child died Friday at Del Puerto Hospital. Rev. Daryl Heath,
pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church, officiated. The child leaves a brother, Johnnie, and his parents.
Byrd Gus H 590709 p1
Final Rites For Gus Henry Byrd; Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. yesterday at Evans Chapel for Gus Henry Byrd,
53, who passed away Monday morning in a Modesto Hospital after a lengthy illness. Interment was at Del Puerto
Cemetery. He was a native of Arkansas and had lived in this area since 1950. Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Mildred
Titsworth and Mrs. Mary L. Seavey of Hornitos, Mrs. Opal Webb and Mrs. Oma Colwell of Patterson, Mrs. Carrie Davis
of Texas and Mrs. Fannie Atteberry at Arkansas; and two brothers, Sam C. Byrd and Robert A. Byrd of Arkansas.
Cagle Michael Allen 590430 p1
Baby Drowns In Irrigation Ditch; Crows Landing— Michael Allen Cagle, 21 months, drowned last Friday morning in an
irrigation lateral near his home on the Don Sequiera ranch on Kilburn Road 2½ miles southeast of Crows Landing.
The child was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Cagle. The father is stationed at the Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary
Field Mrs Cagle told investigator that she became worried when she was unable to find the baby yesterday and called the
Crows Landing Fire Department because she feared he fell in the irrigation ditch. Firemen found the body five minutes
after arriving. It was wedged against a weir and had floated a half mile through four culverts. The Patterson Fire
Department rescue squad was called, but the baby was pronounced dead by a physician after 45 minutes of resuscitation
efforts. Besides the parents, the child is survived by a sister, Julie Yvonne, 3. Sunday the body was sent to Redding for
funeral services. Local arrangements were in charge of the Evans Funeral Chapel.
Callahan DeWitt T 590326 p1
Final Rites For DeWitt Callahan; Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Evans Chapel for DeWitt Talmage
Callahan, 65, who died early Saturday in his home at 322 South Sixth Street after a short illness. Rev. J. C. Gaither of the
Assembly of God Church officiated. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery He was a native of Arkansas and a retired
law officer of that state. He had lived here 18 years. Surviving are his widow, Etta of Patterson; five sons, Delbert,
Vernon and Von of Patterson, Jim and Elwyn of Modesto; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jo Gilgert of Stockton; two sisters,
Effie Callahan of Arkansas and Mrs. Beatrice Kever of Oklahoma; and a brother, Arlie of Maryland.
Capetillo Eusebio S 590528 p1
Services Pending; Services are pending at Evans chapel for Eusebio Serrano Capetillo, 37, a Mexican national who died
early Saturday morning at the Avila Labor Camp on Locust. Capetillo failed to get up when summoned for work at 6
a.m. Coroner Herbert Paul said he apparently died about 3 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered.
Carlson Ebba 591231 p1
Services Held For Mrs. Ebba Carlson; Funeral services were held in Kingsburg yesterday for Mrs. Ebba Carlson, 74, who
passed away there Saturday. A native of Minnesota, she came to Patterson in 1912 where she lived until 1947 when she
moved to Kingsburg. Surviving are her husband, John J. Carlson of Kingsburg; three sons, Alvin of Patterson, Leslie of
Reno and Edgar of St. Joseph. Mo.; two daughters, Violet Cowen of Crescent City and Evelyn Wigh of Kingsburg, 12
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Clary Clyde M 590108 p1
Final Services For Clyde Clary Friday; Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday for Clyde M. Clary, 70, who died
of a heart attack December 30 while working on his tractor on Elm Avenue ranch. Evans Chapel was in charge of
arrangement for the native of Blue Mound, Kansas. He had resided in the Patterson area for the past ten years. Survivors
include his widow Blanche; a son, Clyde H. of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Marian Roth of Lafayette; a sister, Ethel
Lyle of San Diego; twin brother, Clarence, also of San Diego, and four grandchildren.
Cozzitorto Pietro P 590924 p1
Final Rites For Pietro Cozzitorto; Services were held a 10 a.m. last Friday at Sacred Heart Church for Pietro Pete
Cozzitorto, 64, who passed away September 14 at Del Puerto Hospital following a lengthy illness. Cozzitorto was a native
of San Sosti, Italy, and the former dairyman had lived in this county since 1935. He was a member of the Italian Catholic
Federation of Gustine. Rosary was recited at Evans Chapel last Thursday, 8 p.m. Interment was at St Mary s Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife. Maria; two children, Antonio of Patterson and Mrs. Caroline Fasano of New York City; a brother,
Frank, of Newman; two sisters in Italy and three grandchildren.
Delgado Sally 590514 p1
Graveside Service Today for Infant; Graveside services will be conducted at 9 a.m. today for Sally Delgado, three week
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Delgado of Westley. The infant was found dead in her crib by her mother Tuesday.
Coroner Herbert Paul has ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death. Surviving are her parents and five sisters, Mary,
Jennie, Rosie, Bessie and Rachael.
Dittman Alfred A 590903 p 1
Final Rites For Alfred A. Dittman; Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Monday night at Evans Chapel for Alfred August
Dittman, 77, who passed away Sunday in a Ceres hospital following a month's confinement. Requiem mass was conducted
at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Church and interment was at the cemetery at Lompoc. Dittman was a retired rancher
and came here from Lompoc 18 years ago. Survivors include a brother, George Dittman of Patterson; a nephew, Norman
Dittman of Patterson; six nieces and nephews.
Ellery Kim E 590604 p1
Graveside Service For Kim ElIery; Graveside services were conducted at Del Puerto Cemetery at 3 p.m. Friday for Kim
Elaine Ellery, five week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Ellery of Westley, who died last Thursday at Del Puerto
Hospital. Rev. Edwin 0. Salie officiated. The infant leaves her parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellery of
Westley and Mrs. George Gordon of Patterson.
Erb Winona 590702 p1
Winona Erb, Former Pattersonite, Passes; Miss Winona Erb, about 80, a former Patterson resident died in Redwood City
Wednesday, June 24. Final rites were conducted Sunday at the Redwood Chapel in that city. She lived for a number of
years on Loquat Avenue before moving to Redwood City about seven years ago.
Ernest E Eddy 590430 p8
Passes Away; Services will be conducted in Orland tomorrow, 10:30 a.m. for Ernest E. Eddy who passed away Tuesday
morning in a San Francisco hospital following a lengthy illness He is the father of Gracie Mae Tschantz of Patterson and
Mrs. Faye Davis of Indio.
Fay Mary E 590108 p1
Mass Today For Mrs. Mary Fay; Rosary was recited last night at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fay who passed
away early Tuesday morning at Del Puerto Hospital where she had been a patient since October 9 of past year. The funeral
procession will leave from the chapel at 9:30 a.m today and proceed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for requiem mass at
10. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Mrs. Fay, 86 at her death, was a native of Ireland. She came to
the Westley area in 1903 after marrying John Joseph Fay, a Westley rancher. He preceded her in death in 1933. Surviving
are one daughter, Cecelia Fay of Westley, six sons, John of Palo Alto, Francis of Oakland, Edward of Coalinga, Leo of
Camarillo, Joseph of Stockton and Fergus of Westley; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a brother, Francis
McDonnell of San Francisco, and three sisters in Mayo Co., Ireland.
Fernandez Guadalupe 590723 p1
Laborer Dies from Sudden Illness; Services are pending at Evans Chapel for Guadalupe Fernandez, Stockton, who became
ill working in a nearby field Friday and died outside a doctor's office. The 50 year old laborer, working for Matias
Gusman, became ill and was taken to a local doctor. The doctor rushed to Fernandez aid immediately but found
Fernandez dead.. An autopsy is being performed to determine cause of death.
Field Leo Edna 591105 p1
Mrs. Field Passes in Los Angeles; Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Leo Edna Field in Los Angeles
Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted Friday Nov. 6 at Utter McKinley Mortuary, 3719 West Slauson Ave., Los
Angeles. Mrs. Field and her late husband, Dr A. M. Field, were early residents of Patterson They were active in the local
Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Mrs. Field was Worthy Matron of Patterson Chapter in 1935 and Deputy Grand Matron
in 1939. About 1940 they moved to San Leandro and lived in that area until the death of Dr. Field four years ago, in his
95th year. After his death, Mrs. Field made her home with her son, Alvin C. Field, in Los Angeles.
Folkner John 590813 p1
Services Held For John Folkner; Funeral services were held Saturday at Evans Chapel for John Folkner, 17, who was
killed last Thursday in Dixon when a hay loader fell on him. Rev. Daryl Heath pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church,
officiated. Interment was at Hills Ferry Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Loney P. Folkner of Dixon, four
brothers, Joe of Patterson, Elmer and Raymond of Bakersfield and Gene of Dixon, and four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Cooksey
of Patterson, Mrs. Mary Bowden of Bakersfield, Mrs. Mattie O. Bird of Ceres and Mrs. Ella Pemberton of Corcoran.
Fugate Sylvester V 590716 p7
Funeral Services For S. V. Fugate; Funeral services were held at Evans Chapel Saturday for Sylvester Vaughn, 70, who
passed away Thursday morning at Del Puerto Hospital following a short illness. Rev. Albert Foster of the Federated
Church officiated. Interment was at Laverne, Calif. He is survived by a son, Robert of Modesto; two daughters, Mrs.
Mary Ellen Wilson of Punte and Mrs. Betty Lou Ketchum of Oregon, two brothers and two sisters.
Harmon Vern T 590813 p1
Final Rites Held For Tom Harmon; Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Evans Chapel for Vern Thomas
Harmon, 63, retired farmer who passed away Friday night at Del Puerto Hospital following a lengthy illness Rev. Rodney
Houts of Denair Friends Church officiated. Interment was at Turlock Cemetery. He was a native of English Grove, Minn.,
and a World War I veteran, serving with the 385th aerial squadron. Harmon ranched in the Westley district for many
years. He was a charter member of the Patterson Rotary Club, a director of the Kern Canyon Water District, a member of
the West Side Sportsmen s Club, Farm Bureau, California Cattlemen's Association and Del Rio Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; four brothers, H. C. Harmon of Patterson, R. W. Harmon and M. L. Harmon of Denair,
W. S. Harmon of Atwater; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Waring of Greenfield and Mrs. Leliala Peck of Seattle.
Harpe Sherryl 590507 p1
Young Girl Dies from Measles; Final rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Evans Chapel for Sherryl Harpe, 18
month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harpe of Grayson. who passed away Saturday morning from measles.
The girl had been seriously ill and was in bed with her mother about 8 a.m. when she stopped breathing. Artificial
respiration was used until a resuscitator arrived. The child s doctor pronounced her dead about 8:30 a.m. Surviving are
the parents, four brothers, Floyd, Donald, Daryl and David; and two sisters, Shirley and Diane, all of Grayson.
Hauser John F 590319 p1
Brother Found Dead in Desert; Staff Sgt. John Francis Hauser stationed at Sahuarita Air Base near Tuscon, reportedly has
been found dead in the Arizona desert after being missing two weeks. His sister, Mrs. Leo Verschelden of Patterson,
received a telegram recently from the commanding officer with this information and a promise that details would follow.
Funeral service were pending at Golden Gate Cemetery in San Bruno. Hauser leaves two children, Mike 15 and Linda 12,
his mother, Mrs. Anna Hauser, of Napa, and five sisters.
Hengst Jacob G 590730 p1
Dies Suddenly; Jacob George "Jack" Hengst, 44, collapsed and died Tuesday night in a Stockton hotel where he was
having dinner. A Tracy resident, he was a former member of the board of directors of the Tomato Growers Association,
South San Joaquin District. He was well known in this area. Services are pending.
Hensel Bess 590514 p1
Services Today For Former Resident; Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Paul s Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Ave.,
Pacific Grove. for Mrs. Bess Hensel, 70, who died suddenly Saturday night in her Pacific Grove home. Mrs Hensel, wife
of the late Claire Hensel. had been under medical care hut her death was unexpected. It was apparently from a heart
attack. She and her husband were married in Pueblo, Colo., in 1912 and lived here for many years before moving to
Pacific Grove 12 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Betty Matheson of Pacific Grove. and a sister, Mrs. Ernest Cox
of Princeton, Ill. Interment will be at Mission Memorial Park, Seaside.
Hittle Rosalie 590219 p8
Services Tomorrow For Mrs. Hittle; Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at Shannon Chapel in Modesto for
Mrs. Rosalie Hittle, 68, who passed away Tuesday in a Modesto rest home following an extended illness. Rev. Arthur
Thurman will officiate and interment will be at Modesto Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Hittle, daughter of Mrs. Louvina Baugh
of Dennison, Kans., was a native of Kentucky. She operated a ranch on Del Puerto Avenue in Patterson for 35 years,
starting in 1918. Preceding her in death were her husband, who passed away two years ago, and a son, Robert, who died in
a prison camp during World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Dowell of Fresno and Mrs. Dorothy Fox of
Santa Barbara; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Blosser of Patterson, Mrs. George Vincent of Dennison, Kans., Mrs. Oral Chase of
Topeka, Kans.; and two brothers, Alvin Baugh and Hilton Baugh of Colorado.
Homen Isobel 590212 p1
Final Riles Held For lsobel Homen; Rosary was recited Tuesday night at Evans Chapel for Isobel Homen, 74, who passed
away Sunday morning at Del Puerto Hospital after an extended illness. A procession left the chapel at 9:30 Wednesday
morning and proceeded to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment was in the family plot at Hills Ferry
Cemetery in Newman. A native of Terceira, Azore Islands, Mrs. Homen moved to this community 44 years ago. She was
a member of SPRSI 121 of Patterson, UPPEC, Altar Society and of the Third Order of St. Francis. She was preceded in
death by her husband in 1921 and by a son, Joseph Homen, two years ago. Surviving are two sons, Frank of Patterson and
Tony of Stockton; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Rose of Gustine and Mrs. Ernest Rose of Patterson; 15 grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
Huff David 590723 p1
Graveside Service; Graveside services were held Monday at Del Puerto Cemetery for David Huff, 74, former Patterson
resident who passed away last Thursday at a Modesto Hospital alter a long illness. Evans Chapel handled funeral
arrangements.
Hurd Eathel 590326 p1
Services Friday For Mrs. Hurd; Services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Eathel Hurd, 74, who died
Tuesday evening at her 225 South Third Street home following a lengthy illness. A native of Madera, she had lived in
Patterson since 1910. Rev. Albert Foster will officiate at services and interment will be at Del Puerto Cemetery. She is
survived by her husband, William Hurd; three daughters, Mrs. Elta Marks of Newman, Mrs. Fern Atwood of Turlock and
Mrs. Erma Eikenberry of Hilmar; a sister, Areta Deardorff of Oakdale; a brother, Dale Osborne of Atwater; seven
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Jensen Lorraine A 590115 p1
Former Resident Dies Suddenly; Services are pending in Palo Alto for Mrs. Lorraine Apland Jensen, 31, who died
suddenly Tuesday afternoon shortly after complaining of a headache. An autopsy is being performed to determine cause
of death. She appeared to be in perfect health before her sudden death. She is a native of Iowa and came here in 1942,
graduating from Patterson High in 1945. Surviving are her husband, Robert; three children, Paul 10, Robin 7 and Carol
2½; a grandmother, Mrs. Tomena Apland of Kansas City; four brothers, Erwin and Robert of Patterson and John and
Clarence of Crows Landing; and eight sisters, Mrs. Thelma Rohr of Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Meyers and Mrs. Beverly
Longnecker of Illinois, Mrs. June Simonson of Sacramento, Mrs. Janice Crawford of Los Gatos, Mrs. Marilyn Ivazes of
San Mateo, and Mrs. Audry Young and Mrs. Connie Ohlson of Modesto.
Jordan Anna H 591119 p1
Services Held For Mrs. Anna Jordan; Private services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Evans Chapel for Anna Helena
Jordan, 57, who died suddenly at Del Puerto Hospital Saturday afternoon following a stroke. Mrs. Jordan was a native of
Nebraska and had lived in Patterson for 46 years. At the time of her death she was employed as office manager of the
West Side Hospital. She worked at Del Puerto Hospital for several years prior to that. Rev. Albert Foster, pastor of the
Federated Church, officiated at services. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Marie
Mikkelsen of Patterson; a daughter, Wanda Whitmore of Stockton; two brothers, Walter Mikkelsen of Newhall and Paul
Mikkelsen of Turlock: and two grandchildren.
Knutson Alex 591001 p1
Former Resident Dies in Sacramento; Services were held in. Sacramento recently for Alex Knutson, 58, who died of a
heart attack ailment at his Sacramento home recently. Knutson, a native of Sweden, came to Patterson in 1913 and
attended local schools. He worked for the Standard Oil Co. here until he acquired his own Standard station which he
operated for about 12 years. He then moved to Stockton and about 25 years ago to Sacramento where he again operated
Standard stations. He was a member of Patterson's volunteer fire department and of the North Sacramento Fire
Department, where he held the rank of captain. He was the stepson of Mrs. Walfred Knutson of Patterson. Others
surviving ate his wife, Elsie; two children, John E. ( Jack ) Knutson and Sandra Enmark of North Sacramento; and two
sister, Mrs. Anne Smith of San Francisco and Mrs. Robert Schultz of Mill Valley.
Knutson Gunhild C 590108 p1
Services Friday for Mrs. Knutson; Mrs. Carl Knutson, a resident of the Patterson community for many years, passed away
at her present home in Modesto, 1604 Dixie Lane, on Monday, Jan. 5, at 12:30 a.m. She had not been considered sick
except the usual effects of age. An hour before she passed away, she complained of some pain in her chest, and a doctor
was called, but within a half hour she had passed away. She attained the age of 73 years, being born on November 16,
1885. Mrs. Knutson had been at church in the morning, and she also had been a dinner guest at the home of her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lee. Gunhild Cecelia Knutson was born in Minnesota of parents Simon and Tilda
Nelson. She received a common school education and attended Mayville Teacher s college. In 1905 at Mayville, North
Dakota , she was united in marriage to Carl Knutson. They resided in North Dakota until 1910 when they moved to
Saskatchewan, Canada. Then 1917 the family moved to the Los Angeles area. It was in 1936 that the family moved to
Patterson and resided on the Knutson ranch on highway 33. Her husband, Carl. passed away May 13, 1951. Mrs. Knutson
was a member of the Lutheran church and a member of the W.M.F. of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. She devoted most
of her time to her home and family. It was only last summer that she moved to Modesto. The following children were
born into the Knutson home: Chester of Patterson; Evelyn, Mrs. William. Henry of Oxnard; Isabelle, Mrs. Walter Trygstad
of Hollydale; Arthur of Indio; Ruby, Mrs. Reuben Larson, of Running Springs; Alice, Mrs. William Barnhardt of Indio;
Florence, Mrs. Harry Lee of Modesto; and Lucille, Mrs. Woodrow Leslie of Palo Alto. All her children are living. There
are 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Besides the above. Mrs. Knutson is mourned by her five sisters and one
brother, Mrs. Emma Halvorson, Seattle, Wash.; Tina, Mrs. Severt Berg, Bellingham. Wash; Hilda, Mrs. Harry
Schoonmaker, Portland, Ore.; Mildred, Mrs. Jack Lewis, Tuolumne; Luella, Mrs. H. J. Wetterfeldt, San Diego; and Blum
Nelson, Oxnard. Funeral services, arranged by Evans Chapel will be held on Friday at 2 o clock from Our Saviour s
Lutheran church. Pastor Walter Holtan will officiate. Emil Amundson will be soloist. Interment will be in the Del Puerto
Cemetery.
Larsen Ivan 590827 p1
Final Rites Held for Ivan Larsen; Masonic services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Evans Chapel for Ivan Larsen, 44,
Superintendent of the Patterson Union High School District, who passed away suddenly Thursday evening of acute
pancreatitis. He had been stricken suddenly last week Tuesday and entered Del Puerto Hospital at noon. Interment was in
the Masonic section of Del Puerto Cemetery. Larsen was a native of Chehalis, Wash., and had been superintendent here
since July 1, 1950, coming here from Middletown where he was principal and superintendent of the school district.
He received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Washington in 1940 and tool graduate work at the
University of California and Stanford University. He also attended the University of Southern California and Gonzaga
University in Washington. For two years he taught in Kent, Wash.. was vice principal at the Eureka high School ans a
teacher and coach at the Etna High School. He was active in the Patterson Rotary Club, West Side Shrine Club, several
county school committees, and held a state post with the California Association of Secondary Administrators. Last year
Larsen was district president of CASCA and was a member of the California Association of School Administrators. He
was affiliated with the San Jose Scottish Rite Lodge, Aahmes Temple of Oakland, Patterson Lodge No. 488, F&AM, and
Phi Delta Kappa , an honorary education fraternity. Surviving are his wife, Helen; daughter, Carol Jean; a son, Patrick, all
of Patterson; his mother, Mrs. Al Hanson, and a sister, Mrs. Paul Wagley, both of Tacoma, Wash. Larsen's family requests
any remembrances be made to the Stanislaus County Cripple Children's Society, 1122 Stoddard Avenue, Modesto.
Lopez Jose 590326 p1
Search Continues For Murderer of 59 Year Old Man; Patterson police and sheriff's officers are continuing the search for
the murderer of Jose Lopez, 59 year old native of Mexico, whose battered body was found early Tuesday morning inside
the gate of the city garbage dump at the end of Eucalyptus Avenue. The body was found at 8:15 a m. Tuesday by Toney
Hurst, city garbage collector, and his son, Carl. Investigator Cecil Kilroy and James Brown were sent to the scene when
Hurst called the sheriff s office from a nearby home. The investigators said trampled grass outside the dump indicated a
fight had taken place. Claw marks in the ground looked like they had been made by Lopez in an effort to crawl. 0riginal
identification was made through fingerprints sent to the state criminal identification and investigation department Tuesday
afternoon. Lopez rap sheet disclosed he had been arrested twice for petit theft, had several immigration violations and had
been arrested several times for being drunk. Hurst reported that automobile tire marks found Tuesday morning were not
there the day before. The tracks were made by a car which made a U turn at the end of Eucalyptus at the dump gate.
Coroner Herbert Paul said rigor mortis hadn t set in when the body was found, and said death probably occurred after 4
a.m. Tuesday. A severely ruptured liver was given as the cause of death. Lopez was probably stomped, had a chest
wound, and his face, eyes and nose were marked. He also smelled of alcohol.
Maioli Sam 590326 p1
Maioli Dies From Shotgun Wounds; Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel for Sam Maioli, 75, who died
Monday evening at Del Puerto Hospital from wounds inflicted in a suicide attempt last week Funeral services were held at
10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church and interment was at St. Mary s Cemetery. He was a retired dairy rancher and
a native of Switzerland. He had lived here 41 years. Maioli was found at 5 p.m. last Friday by his daughter, Mrs. Emma
Webster, at his Ward Ave. home where he had been living with his son, Hector. His son was away. Maioli had donned his
pajamas and took a 16 gauge shotgun to bed with him shooting himself in the head by pulling the trigger with his toe. Mrs.
Webster said her father had been despondent since the death of his wife in an auto accident five years ago.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Naemi Bertolosso of Patterson and Mrs. Elvira Castelli of
Switzerland; a son, Hector of Patterson, a brother, Louis of Patterson; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Malinowsky Anna H 590312 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Malinowsky; Private services were held at Evans Chapel at 10 a.m. Monday for Mrs Anna Helena
Malinowsky, 85, who died Saturday night at Del Puerto Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native of Michigan, she
had lived here since 1912 and was formerly a piano teacher. Rev. Albert Foster and Rev. Walter Holtan officiated at
services. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Louis B. Malinowsky of 110 South Sixth
Street; a son, Justus of Walnut Creek; four daughters, Mrs. Joyce Parks of Gazelle, Calif., Mrs. Blythe Dean of Patterson,
Mrs Lilian Thall of Redwood City, and Mrs. June Weber of Stockton; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Malinowsky Louis B 590618 p1
Services Monday For L Malinowsky; Services were held at 10 a.m. at Evans Chapel for Louis B. Malinowsky, 88, semi-
retired jeweler and a resident of Patterson since 1912 Malinowsky had been in poor health since the death of his wife,
Anna, in March. He passed away late Friday at Del Puerto Hospital. Officiating at services were Revs. Walter Holtan and
Albert Foster. Interment was at Del Puerto cemetery. Surviving are a son, Justus, of Walnut Creek; four daughters Mrs.
Dick Dean of Patterson, Mrs June Weber of Stockton, Mrs. Lillian Thall of Redwood City, and Mrs. Joyce Parks of Ft.
Jones; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Martin Joe J 590430 p8
Services Held For Joe Joaquin Martin; Requiem mass was said Monday in Sacred Heart Church, and Rosary was recited
Sunday at Evans Chapel for Joe Joaquin Martin, 67, who passed away last Thursday night at Del Puerto Hospital after a
lengthy illness. A native of Portugal. he had lived in California 45 years. He was a member of IDES Council 12, Pinole,
and was a retired employee of the Hercules Powder Co. of Pinole. Surviving are a brother Charles Martin of Patterson, and
a sister, Mrs. Maria Cabral of Pinole.
Mathiason Martin 590319 p1
Services Pending for M. Mathiason; Funeral arrangements are pending in Southern California for Martin Mathiason, 68,
who died suddenly Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Max Burg, in Westminister. The Mathiason's were
visiting there when he became sick. He had been vomiting and bleeding prior to his death. The family said his death was
caused by some type of hemorrhage. Mathiason was a veteran of World War I and had lived in Patterson for about 30
years. He was a carpenter by trade. Surviving Mathiason, a native of "Washington, are his wife; two sons, Robert of
Modesto and Leonard of San Diego; two daughters, Mrs. Burdg, and Mrs. Carroll Hauser of Gardena; and 10
grandchildren.
Mattos Manuel T 590326 p1
Rosary Sunday For Manuel T. Mattos; Rosary will be recited at 8 p in. Sunday at Evans Chapel for Manuel Texeira
Mattos, 70, who passed away Tuesday evening at Del Puerto Hospital following a lengthy illness. The funeral procession
will form at the chapel at 9:30 a.m. Monday for 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Father William Stein will officiate.
Interment will be at St. Mary s Cemetery. He was a native of St. George Island, the Azores, and lived here 40 years and in
the state 53 years. He was a member of IDES Council No. 146, Patterson. Preceding him in death was a son, Joe, in 1952.
Surviving are his wife, Isabel Relvas Mattos of Eucalyptus Ave.; three sons, John, George and Manuel of Patterson: two
daughters, Mrs. Edward Azevedo, of Oakland, and Mrs. Adelaide Scanell of Alameda; three sisters, Maria Souza, of
Turlock, Neves Scares, of Hughson and Anna Leandro, of Monterey; and three grandchildren
McConnell stillborn 590604 p8
Graveside Services; A graveside service was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday morning in Del Puerto Cemetery for stillborn
infant of Mr. and Mrs. John McConnell. Rev. Albert Foster, pastor of the Federated Church, officiated. Evans Funeral
Chapel was in charge at arrangements.
Meek Nancy L 591203 p1
Final Rites For Nancy Leona Meek; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Nancy
Leona Meek, 62, who passed away Monday morning at Del Puerto Hospital. She was a native of Texas and had lived in
this area 15 years. Officiating at services was her son, Rev. Jeff Meek, a missionary at San Jose, Costa Rica. Interment
was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Survivors of the Grayson resident are her husband, William Oscar Meek of Grayson; two
daughters. Grace Hickman of Mangum, Okla., and Hazel Barnhart of Mohrovia, Ala., three sons, Lee Meek of Wasco,
Guy Meek of Penryn and Rev. Jeff Meek; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mendes Rosa L 590305 p1
Final Rites For Mrs. Rosa Mendes; Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Monday night at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Rosa Lourdes
Mendes, 68, who passed away Friday evening in her North Fifth Street home following a short illness.
The funeral procession left the chapel at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and proceeded to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 10 a.m.
mass. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery. She was a native of Terceira, Azore Islands, and had lived in this area the
past 47 years. She was a charter member of SPRSI No. 121, a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, Lady of Miracles
of Gustine and Lady of Fatima of Los Banos. Surviving are her husband, Frank Mendes; a daughter, Mrs. Mamie Relves
of Modesto; a son, Manuel of Patterson; two brothers, Frank Dutra of Patterson and John Dutra of Merced; a sister,
Alexendrinha Carias Caires of Ferndale, Calif., and a sister in the Azores.
Miller John F II 590521 p1
Final Rites for John Miller II; Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at Evans Chapel for John Francis Miller II,
son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Miller of 575 E St., following his sudden passing Saturday night at Del Puerto Hospital
following a brief illness. An autopsy was performed by the county coroner and a pathologist s report will be made
concerning the cause of death. The 15 year old youngster had a mild cold last Monday and attended school through
Wednesday. He stayed home Thursday and Friday, and developed nausea and vomiting Friday. Saturday he was
hospitalized after developing a slight fever and appearing slightly confused. He went into a coma Saturday morning and
never came out of it. The lad was a native of Eureka and a sophomore at Patterson High. He was a member of the
California Scholarship Federation and an honor student. Rev. Albert Foster officiated at services and interment was at Del
Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are his parents and two grandmothers, Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. Mary Beattie of Eureka.
Mithen Alta M 590924 p1
Services Held For Mrs. Alta Mithen; Funeral services were held September 14 at Evans Chapel for Mrs. Alta Mae Mithen,
67, who was killed in an auto accident in Ventura September 10. Rev. Albert Foster officiate the 10 a.m. service.
Interment was at the Modesto Masonic Cemetery for the long time Patterson resident. She is survived by her husband,
William Mithen, who is still at Del Puerto Hospital recovering from injuries sustained in the accident.
Monson James H 590219 p8
Services Held For James H. Monson; Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. last Friday for James H. Monson who passed
away Wednesday evening at his home at 303 North Fourth Street fo1lowing a lengthy illness. He would have been 85
next Wednesday. A native of Tudor, California, he lived in Colorado for many years, moving to California in 1924. He
operated a grocery store in Oakland until buying a ranch on Eucalyptus Avenue in 1932. Interment was at Del Puerto
Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edna, a Patterson teacher from 1924 until her retirement recently; two brothers,
Clay and Ray of Colorado; and a sister and a niece in Los Angeles.
Moore Grove C 590723 p1
Funeral Rites for Grover C. Moore; Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Evans Chapel for Grover Cleveland
Moore, 74, who died suddenly of heart attack Monday. Moore was a native of Copperopolis and had lived here 11 years.
He was stricken while walking home from John Delphia's yard on C Street at noon Monday and was pronounced dead on
arrival at Del Puerto Hospital. He was a maintenance man for Delphia and lived at 420 D Street. Rev. J. C. Gaither of the
Assembly of God Church performed the services. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Moore is survived by his widow
Audrey.
Murphy Annie I 590716 p3
Final Rites For Mrs. Annie Murphy; Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Evans Chapel for Mrs Annie Isabell Murphy,
78, of Modesto who passed away Saturday morning in a Modesto hospital after a long illness. Rev. Wilson Johnson of
Grayson officiated and interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. She was a native of Illinois arid is survived by two brothers
from that state, William and James Thomas.
Murphy Edward P 590115 p1
Services Tuesday For Edward Murphy; Services for Edward P. Murphy, 63, who died early Sunday morning at Del Puerto
Hospital following a heart attack at his Modesto home last week Wednesday, were conducted Tuesday at Evans Chapel by
Patterson Lodge No. 488, F.& A M. Interment was in the Masonic section of Del Puerto Cemetery. Murphy s son, Ray, is
president elect of the local Masonic lodge. Murphy was native of Ripon and lived in the Vernalis area from 1918 until July
of last year when he moved to Modesto. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the local Legion post and
Masonic Lodge, a past patron of the local Eastern Star, a member of the Scottish Rite bodies of Stockton and the Ben Ale
Temple, Sacramento Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; a son, Ray; two brothers, John of Patterson and
Thomas of Stockton; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hilken of Tracy, Mrs. Cecelia Strother of Weed and Mrs. Dee Thomas
of Yreka.
Murtos Anna 590625 p8
Final rites were conducted in Fresno Saturday morning for Mrs. Anna Murtos, 72, who died June 18 in the Fresno home of
her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Owens. A native of Pico Island, Azores, Mrs Murtos came to the United States 50 years ago
and lived in Patterson for 20 years. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her husband, Manuel Murtos; a son,
Edmund; sister, Mrs. Joe Silva of North First Street, Patterson; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Nelson Donald 590108 p1
Memorial Services For Donald Nelson; Memorial services were held Tuesday morning at the Federated Church for
Donald Nelson, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nelson, who died Sunday morning at Del Puerto Hospital of Leukemia. He
had been in the hospital five days and had been ill a year. The boy s eyes were given to the eye bank and his body was
given to the Stanford Lane hospital for scientific study. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Michael; two sisters,
Kathy and Joyce; two grandmothers, Mrs. Eva White of Chicago and Mrs. Mildren Stockwell of Mass; and great
grandmother, Mrs. R. C. York of Modesto.
Nolet Marcia 590709 p9
Funeral Services; Final rites were held Tuesday n Merced for Marcia Nolet, 21, of Merced, who was killed Saturday when
the sports car in which she was riding overturned. She is a niece of Mrs. C. C. Bessey.
Olson J Donald 591126 p1
Services Friday For J. D. Olson; Funeral services were held at Evans Chapel Friday for J. Donald Olson, 52, city treasurer
and civic leader, who died suddenly Wednesday night following a heart attack.. An autopsy performed last Thursday
determined that a heart attack had caused his death. Business establishments closed from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Friday for the
service. Conducting the service was Walter Holtan. pastor of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church. and Rev. Harold Brown of
Seattle, Wash., a cousin. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Olson was stricken suddenly at his home Wednesday
evening of last week and rushed to Del Puerto Hospital. He was assistant vice president and manager of the American
Trust Co. branch in Patterson from 1955 to 1958 and had been executive bank vice president of the Commercial Bank for
many years. Lately he had been a partner in the Olson-Pace insurance firm. He was director and past president of the
Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce, a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club, past president of the
20-30 Club, and a long time member of the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department. He had been city treasurer since 1948.
Surviving are his widow, Marie, of Patterson; two sons, Jon attending Pomona College, and Jay, at C.O.P.; a daughter,
Donna Marie Olson, Patterson High junior; and three brothers, Marion and Dr. Arthur Olson of Patterson and Wyman
Olson of Washington, D.C. Honorary pall bearers were John Delphia, Elmer Fink, Ivan Stewart, Ed Freidel, Sr., Ore
Minniear and Tex Pace. Pall bearers were Ira Hackett, Al McCune, C .C. Bessey, Al Bevis, Henry Harmon and Frank
Reimer.
Patzer Judy K 590625 p1
Judy Kay Patzer, 15, Passes Following Accident June 16; By Rev. Walter Holtan; Judy Kay Patzer, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Patzer, was born in Oakland, California on October 19, 1943. She passed away , at the County hospital in
Modesto on June 21 at 7:58 am, at the age of 15 years, 8 months and 2 days. She was involved with five other high school
teenagers in a car accident on Juno 16 which left her unconscious until her death. The Patzer family moved from Oakland
to the Mt. View community in 1946 where they resided until just recently when the family moved to Los Banos,
California. Judy Kay attended the Mt View grade school and had just completed his second year in the Turlock Union
High School. She was baptized into the Christian faith on May 16, 1948 in Our Saviour s Lutheran Church in Patterson
by Pastor Magnus Anderson, and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on November 9, 1958. She was a member of the
Luther League and of the church. Judy Kay was a very happy and congenial girl who had many friends. Her parents and
two brothers, Jon serving in the U. S. Army, and Alan with the U. S. Navy, mourn the sudden and tragic death of Judy
Kay. She is also mourned by two grandparents, several uncles and aunts and a host of friends. Funeral services were held
on Wednesday at 10 o clock from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Patterson with Pastor Walter Holan in charge. Pastor
Magnus Anderson of Modesto also brought a message. Pall bearers are Robert Maines, Bobby Rogers, Benjamin
McFrederick, Woody Jorritsma, Roger Redding and Jimmie Escobar, all of the Mt. View area. Interment was made in the
cemetery at Los Banos where the family will be residing.
Pereira John D 590702 p4
Last Rites Today for John C. Pereira; A funeral procession will leave Dr Young Chapel in Stockton at 9:30 a.m. this
morning, Thursday, and proceed to St George Catholic Church on Fifth Street where a requiem mass will be celebrated at
10 a.m. for Jon C. Pereira, 62, who died suddenly of a heart attack Monday evening at his home in Stockton. Rosary was
recited in the chapel Wednesday evening. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice Azevedo Pereira (formerly of Patterson) of
Stockton and three daughters.
Perry John 590813 p1
Funeral Services For John Perry; Rosary was recited Tuesday night at Evans Chapel for John Perry, 63, who passed away
Sunday at Del Puerto Hospital following a brief illness. Services were held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Church
and interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery. A native of the Azores, he was a dairyman and had lived on the West Side
since 1917. Surviving are his wife, Mary; and mother Sebastian, of Newman, and five sisters in the Azores. He was past
president of Council 130, UPEC, and Council 146, IDES.
Perry Manuel 590716 p6
Former Resident Passes in Newman; Rosary was recited at Davis-Hansen Chapel in Newman July 7 for Manuel Perry, 81,
retired dairyman of Newman, who passed away July 5 in a Modesto hospital. He had lived in Patterson for 30 years
operating a dairy ranch on Magnolia. He came to California 65 years ago from Fayal, the Azores. Interment was at Del
Puerto Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Mattos and Mrs. Mable Mattos of Newman; three
grandchildren, Edward, Geraldine and Robert of Newman; a brother, Frank Perry, and a sister, Mrs Myrtle Peters of
Newcastle, two sisters in Massachusetts and a sister in the Azores.
Pizzerri Ulysse E 590621 p1
Service for Ulysse E. Pizzetti, 61,Who Died Tues. Morning; Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, in Evans
Chapel for Ulysse E Pizzetti, 61, who died Tuesday night in Del Puerto Hospital following a stroke suffered Sunday.
Requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Mary s
Cemetery. A native of Switzerland, he had lived in Patterson about 30 years, being employed for many years at Pedroni's
Dairy on Ward Avenue and for the past few years by the Patterson Water District.
Unmarried, he leaves only relatives in Switzerland.
Plessinger Joseph 591001 p1
Nephew Passes; Mr and Mrs R. D. Hoover were in San Jose for 10 days during the illness and sudden death of his
nephew, Joseph Plessinger, 47, a retired Southern Pacific employee. Mrs. Hoover was called to San Jose from Dunsmuir
while visiting the Bob Walkers. Interment for the native of Indiana was in Los Gatos.
Prater Marie R 590212 p1
Rosary Tonight For Marie Rose Prater; Rosary will be recited at 8 tonight at Evans Chapel for Marie Rose Prater, 73, who
passed away Tuesday evening at Del Puerto Hospital following a short illness. A funeral procession will leave the chapel
at 9:30 a.m. Friday and proceed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will be at St. Mary s
Cemetery. Mrs. Prater was a native of Stockton and had lived here seven years. She was a member of UPPEC No. 82,
Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Fred; five sons in Oxnard, Tony, Fernanz, Robert, Albert and Joe Prater; four
daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Nunes of Patterson, Mrs. Margaret Nunes of Oxnard, Inez Prater and Mary Prater of Florida; 22
grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Rantz Emory E 591126 p4
Autopsy Ordered; An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of Emory E. Rantz; 54, who died last
Thursday night in a booth of the Westley Hotel after complaining of chest pains. Services are pending at Evans Chapel.
Rivas Rafael R 590312 p2
Father Passes Away; Crows Landing — Rafael R. Rivas, 83, a resident of the San Jose area for 16 years, the father of
Mrs. Joe Bernal Sr. of Crows Landing, passed away Monday morning. He left seven children, Rafael Rivas, Jr,. Mmes.
Maria Sanchez, and Lilly Tessez, Abraham Rivas and Manuel Rivas of Morgan Hill and Del Rivas of Sunland. Also 43
grandchildren.
Rogriquez Jesus 590806 p1
Two Die When Freight Hits Car; Two Mexican citizens visiting relatives near Crows Landing were killed Monday night
when their station wagon got in the way of a Southern Pacific freight train about two and a half miles north of Crows
Landing. The victims were Jesus Rodriquez, 19, the driver, and Arturo Ballandran, 22. The car was near the Crinklaw
ranch where Hernandez brother-in-1aw and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hernandez, live. The car was dragged about 300
feet. The two failed to see the train or hear the whistle. The bodies are at Davis-Hansen Chapel in Newman.
Sand Oscar 590409 p7
Services Held for Former Resident; Services were held at 2 p m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel for Oscar Sand, 72, who passed
away Saturday night in a Placerville hospital following a two month long illness. Pastor Walter Holtan officiated and
interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. He had lived here in the past and also in Turlock where he worked for the TID. A
native of Minnesota, he was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister, Mrs. Thea Halseth of Patterson. Surviving are
a sister, Mrs. Clara Johnson of Chilliwack, B.C.; and several nephews and nieces, Mrs. Meta Washburn, Mrs. Marlene
Versheldon, Sharon, Earl, Leo and Emerald Halseth of Patterson and Roland Halseth of Lakeport
Sandberg Ray 590621 p1
Ray Sandberg Dies of Accident Injuries; Final rites are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Ray Sandberg, 41, who died
early Tuesday morning in a Rock Springs, Wyo. hospital of injuries received when his car overturned June 10 about 11
a.m. He was en route home after attending the Indianapolis Memorial Day speed races and visiting relatives and had
driven nearly a thousand miles without sleep when the single ear accident occurred. His wife, Rose, flew immediately to
Rock Springs and remained constantly at his bed side. A native of Wisconsin, he attended college in Fond du Lac and later
taught in the high school there. He served overseas with the United Suites Air Corps during World War II and was
discharged with the rank of major. He had lived in Patterson about 10 years, operating Ray s Liquor on Highway 33.
Sandberg was a member of Patterson Lodge 488, F&AM, of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Stock ton and of Aahmes Temple,
Oakland. In addition to his wife he leaves his mother, Mrs. Hattie Sandberg of Milwaukee, Wisc.; two sisters, Florence
Sandberg of Washington, D.C. and Helen Sandberg of Milwaukee; and three brothers, Don Sandberg of Kansas City, Mo.,
and John and Ollie of Wisconsin, all of whom he just had visited.
Sanders Alvin Jr 590115 p1
Two Year Old Boy Dies in Flames of His Grayson Home; Parents Search House in Vain; Two year old Alvin Sanders, Jr.
burned to death in his Grayson home yesterday morning while his parents, Mr and Mrs. Alvin Sanders raced through the
flaming house in a frantic search for him. The family lived in a two room cabin on Martha St. in Grayson. Mrs. Juanita
Sanders, 27, had gone outside the house. Her husband was working on the roof. Sanders discovered the fire first and had
the fire department called. He made two frantic trips through the house to find Alvin, Jr., but because of the smoke
couldn t locate him. Mrs. Sanders tried to get in through the back door but was driven back by a wall of flames. She could
hear her son calling "Mommy, mommy." but couldn't locate him. She went around the house and in through the front door
and snatched her eight-month old daughter, Donna Sue, from the house. Her husband finally had to be restrained by
firemen to keep him from going into the flaming building again. Mrs. Sanders thought afterwards that her young son had
been behind the back door when she opened it. She and her daughter were taken to Del Puerto Hospital by Mrs. Clara
Dunkelberger where they were treated for first and second degree burns of the head and arms. Sanders was also burned
about the head, face and arms. Another son, Kenneth Wayne Workman, 6, was in school. Roy Pridmore, chief of the
Westley Volunteer Fire Department, said the fire probably started from the wood stove. The Sanders family is staying with
Mrs. Floyd Russel on Wilson Street. There was a tremendous, immediate response Tuesday to the Sander's plight. Much
in the way of furniture and clothing and some money was contributed. They lost everything they had, house, furniture,
clothing, kitchen utensils and even their car which was parked next to the house. Anyone with articles to give may take
them to Grayson or contact Mrs. Dorothy Harrison, TYler 2-9441. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Del
Puerto Cemetery, directed by Evans Chapel. Rev. E. C. Haile, pastor of United Pentecostal Church of Grayson. will
officiate.
Schuler John J 590129 p1
Services Field For John Joe Schuler; Rosary was recited Monday night at Evans Chapel for John Joe Schuler, 69, who
died suddenly at Del Puerto Hospital Friday. Requiem mass was said Tuesday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Interment was in St. Mary s Cemetery. Schuler, a retired rancher and. resident here since 1942, awoke Friday
morning and complained of not feeling well. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly after of an apparent heart
attack. A native of Switzerland, he is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Lawrence of Patterson; a
son, John, serving with the air force and en route home from overseas; two brothers in Switzerland, and three
grandchildren. A daughter, Hedy, preceded him in death.
Signorotti Felix V 591224 p1
Services Held For FeIix Signoriti; Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church for Felix
Vincent Signorotti, 80, who died in an automobile accident at Carpenter and Keyes Roads at 4:10 p.m. Friday. Rosary was
recited Sunday at ?? p.m. at Evans Chapel. Interment was at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Modesto. The California
Highway Patrol said Signoriti either did not stop at the Keyes Road Stop sign, or entered the Carpenter crossing too late.
Signoriti was pinned inside his auto when a heavy truck-tractor rig, driven by Frank J. Oliveira of Modesto, crashed into
the side of his car. Rescuers worked for 45 minutes to free Signorotti s body from the car. He was apparently killed
instantly. A passenger of Oliveira s, Louis Ventura of Turlock, was thrown to the pavement and received treatment.
Signorotti was a native of Switzerland and had lived in Stanislaus County since 1906. He had ranched in the Patterson
area about 50 years. Survivors include three daughters, Rose Sandberg and Hazel Millen of Patterson and Laura Zugnoni
of Concord, and one son, Herbert Signorotti of Patterson.
Silveira Maria S 590312 p8
Receives Word of Mother s Passing; Albert Silveira of Patterson received word by cable March 3 of the death of his
mother, Maria Serafena C. Silveira, at St. George, Azore Islands. She would have been 87 next month. Surviving are her
son, Albert, a daughter and four sons in the Azores, 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Sperry Mabel 591210 p1
Final Rites for Early Day Resident; Private family funeral services were conducted recently in Santa Cruz for Mrs. Mabel
Sperry, 79. Mrs. Sperry was the widow of Charles A. Sperry who was a superintendent of J. D. Patterson's Rancho del
Puerto prior to the founding of Patterson in 1909 and who later helped superintend construction of Patterson. Sperry
Avenue was named after him. Mrs. Sperry leaves a son, Charles W. Sperry of Oakland.
Spooner Robert J 590702 p1
R. J. Spooner, Prior Water Co. Supt., Dies; Final rites were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Federated Church by the
Rev. Albert Foster for Robert James Spooner, 90, who passed away Saturday afternoon in a Ceres nursing home where he
had been confined for the past year. Interment was in Olive Wood Cemetery in Riverside. Mr. Spooner was born March
25, 1869, in Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Spooner, and a daughter, Miss
Kathleen Spooner, of 430 North Fifth Street; and a brother, Arthur, who still lives on the home place in Glenburnie. In the
year 1888 Mr. Spooner came to Southern California near Riverside, to work for his uncles, the Gage Brothers, on the first
irrigation system in that part of the country. He was 18 years of age at the time. In 1896 he met and married Henrietta
Whaite, who had come to this country from England. The family made their home in Riverside until 1913 at which time
they made a move to Patterson. The University of California at Davis had recommended Mr. Spooner to Mr. T. W.
Patterson who was just beginning the Paterson Irrigation District. For a number of years Mr. Spooner was engaged as
Superintendent of the Patterson Irrigation District. Following his term of service with the District Mr. Spooner took up the
business of Real Estate and Insurance, which he followed until he was forced to retire because of his physical condition.
For approximately ten years he was physically incapacitated and was unable either to attend to business or to attend
church. For many years he was a member of the Masonic Order. He became an elder in the Calvary Presbyterian Church
of Riverside at the early age of 20. He was active in that church up until the time he moved his family to Patterson in
1913. Upon his arrival here he established his active relationship with the local Presbyterian Church. He served all of his
remaining life as a Ruling Elder, as Financial Secretary and Clerk of the Session of the newly formed Federated Church,
and as one of the regular ushers in the morning service. He faithfully discharged his duties in these ways until he was
forced due to ill health, to give them up.
Teague Eustace B 590528 p1
Services Pending For Train Victim; Eustace Ballau Teague, 58, a native of Augusta Springs, Virginia, died from injuries
inflicted by a Southern Pacific freight train Sunday. Teague was sitting between the railroad tracts, waiting for two
companions to catch up with him. The train came first and Teague evidently didn t hear it. He was identified by a picture
and fingerprints at the Stanislaus Co, Sheriff s office. His record was one of arrests for drunkenness all over the United
States from 1950 to 1955. Teague s companions w e r e Richard T. Rodrigueq and Demetrie Berengue. All three worked
at the Julion Lopez Labor Camp. The three had been playing cards and drinking together Saturday night. When they were
on their way to work Sunday morning, they left the labor party on the bus and bought some wine to relieve their
hangovers. The 81 car freight, en route from Fresno to Tracy, struck Teague before he could move even though Train
Engineer C. R. Quillen of Lathrop blew the whistle and put on the emergency brakes. He said the train was traveling
about 35 miles per hour. Services are pending at Evans Chapel. Two sisters in North Carolina are being sought for
notification.
Teague Eustace B 590604 p8
Services Set For Eustace B. Teague; Eustace Ballau Teague, 56, year old transient laborer living at Lopez Labor Camp,
who died last Sunday morning after being struck by a freight train, will be interred in Golden Gate National Cemetery in
San Bruno. Arrangements are being handled by the Evans Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Teague was a native of Augusta
Springs, Va., and a veteran of World War II. He was identified by the Stanislaus County Sherriff's office by means of
fingerprints and pictures.
Thomas Kathleen L 590122 p2
Services Held For Kathleen Thomas; Services were held Monday at Evans Chapel for Kathleen Laura Thomas, 2½ month
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace L. Thomas of Los Banos, who died Saturday in a Fresno hospital. Rev. Joe Bogue
of Los Banos officiated and interment was in Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are her parents; her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Calvin Thomas of Los Banos and Arie Pierce of Dos Palos; great grandparents Mrs. Annie Pierce of Dos Palos, Mrs.
Mary Stewart of Newark, John Blackwood of Modesto and Charles F. Thomas of Los Banos.
Ward Burke Lt jg 591217 p1
Jet Pilot Is Killed in Crash; Crows Landing, Dec. 16 — Lt. (jg) Burke Ward, 25, son of former Vice Admiral James Ward
of San Francisco, was killed Tuesday morning when his jet craft "disintegrated" and burned when attempting an
emergency landing at the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field here. The pilot, one of a half dozen dispatched from Moffett
Field that morning to practice "touch and go" landings, is reported to have encountered trouble in the plane s hydraulic
system and was attempting an "arrested" landing. This is a landing similar to that used on carrier decks whereby an
arresting wire is used to catch the plane as it lands. The plane is reported to have skipped over this wire, bounced in the
air and traveled 1000 feet into a plowed field at the end of the runway, crashed and burned. The pilot is believed to have
been thrown out by the impact of the crash that occurred at 9:25 a.m. Naval officials are reported to have said that the
crash was the first "serious accident" at the field since 1957. More than 12,000 practice landings are recorded at the field
each month.
Wayland Russell E 590716 p5
Services Held; Funeral services were held yesterday in Newman for Russell Edward Wayland, 51, of Newman, who
passed away Saturday at West Side Hospital after a short illness. Among his survivors are his wife, Irene Joy Eubanks
Wayland, former resident in this area.
Wells Albert 591105 p1
Services Pending For Former Resident; Services are pending in Auburn, Calif. for Albert Wells former resident of
Patterson, who passed away yesterday at Placer General Hospital in Auburn following a brief illness. For many years he
and Mrs. Wells managed the Rancho Motel in Patterson. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Rose Lee, of Auburn; two
daughters in Patterson, Mrs. Charles Correia and Mrs. Clifford Jepson; and the following children; Dorothy Anderson and
Jerry Wells of Auburn, Robert Wells of San Diego, Mrs. Gene Smith of Panorama City, Albert Wells Jr. of Eugene, Ore;
Mrs. Joe Vielhaber of St Louis, Mo.
Westlund John W 590402 p1
Final Rites For John W. Westlund; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at Evans Chapel for John Wilfred
Westlund, 40, who died suddenly March 27 at Del Puerto Hospital following an acute coronary occlusion. Father William
Stein officiated. Rosary was recited Monday night at Evans Chapel. Interment was at St. Mary s Cemetery.
Westlund lived at 424 North Fifth Street, was a native of Minnesota and had lived in this area 34 years. Lately he had
been farming in the Crows Landing area. He graduated from Patterson High in 1937. He was a World War II veteran and
a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Surviving are his wife, Mary; four children, Ronald of Santa Rosa, and John,
Stephen and Susan of Patterson; his mother, Mrs. Hanna Westlund of Patterson; a sister, Mrs. Norman Thorkelson of
Crows Landing; and a brother, Edgar of Petaluma.
Williams Neta 590205 p1
Plan Services For Mrs. Neta Williams; Funeral services will be held Saturday in Ennis, Tex., for Neta Patient Williams,
83, who passed away Monday in a Modesto Hospital. Interment will also be in Ennis. She had been living in Patterson
with her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Archa, and her son, H. C. Williams. Also surviving are three sons, Jessie and W. A.
Williams of Electra, Tex., and John D. Williams of Vernon, Tex.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Woofter Everett 590205 p1
Former Resident Passes in Antioch; Services will be conducted tomorrow at Higgins Mortuary in Antioch for Everett
Woofter, 67, a former resident of Patterson, who died in an Antioch hospital Sunday after a short illness. Woofter left
Patterson about 15 years ago and moved to Antioch. Interment will be at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San
Francisco. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle. a brother in Tracy and three brothers in the Los Angeles area.